N79 v/s Nokia 5800

[electrokawal]

Hey friends,
I'm planning to upgrade to a new phone from my SE k790i. After doing some research, I think that I should choose either the N79 or Nokia 5800
I want a phone which should have the foll features:-
1) a good music output (on the speakers as well as headset)
2) a good camera. Now this is very important. It should be able to take pics of the level of k790i. I also have to take pics of documents.
3) I am an SMS freak! So the keypad/virtual keypad should be user friendly and comfortable
4) It shouldn't be as slow as the N73! I'm pretty much comfortable with Java.. So I expect a similar speed of operation. What I mean to say is that the basic functionality should be quick
5) I should finally get VFM. I usually change my phone after 2 years.
6) I will also be surfing the internet on my phone.

If you have any other suggestions, then please put it up here..
Budget: Rs 15k +/- 1k


Start pouring in your views fellas

[birendrakumar30]

Best option is 5800 although N79 is not bad

[yogi7272]

camera very impor- then get N79

[electrokawal]

Thanks for ur views fellas.
Plz cast your vote in the poll too.

[sujoyp]

nice music+keypad+good cam+vfm...N79

[electrokawal]

Hey,
Also have a look at this comparison between the 2 phones by gsmarena.
Click HERE


I wonder why 5800 has got better ratings...
Can anybody plz throw some light on this?

[MSR@THNIK]

Get nokia n79

[MasterMinds]

with ur reqs and priorites n79 is ur bet!

[Vensanga]

Go for 5800 if u can afford a new phne in a year or two but if ur gonna stick wit it for a little longer u better get N79..

[electrokawal]

Hey,
I've heard that the N79 has the foll. drawbacks:

1) No button to control music playback

2) Poor radio reception-indoors

3) Capturing an image takes lot of time

4) Zooming into images also takes a lot of time


Can u'l plz share ur knowledge on the above issues. Do these issues really exist with the N79?

[nikhilpai]

If good camera is required then choose N79. Period/
Nokia 5800 camera is aweful.

For everything else Nokia 5800 rocks!

[Makarand_Jadhav]

Originally Posted by electrokawal

Hey,
I've heard that the N79 has the foll. drawbacks:

1) No button to control music playback

2) Poor radio reception-indoors

3) Capturing an image takes lot of time

4) Zooming into images also takes a lot of time


Can u'l plz share ur knowledge on the above issues. Do these issues really exist with the N79?

Hey there, mate.!! I strongly disagree. I purchased N79 on the 18th last month & it works just fine.

1) I agree that there are no dedicated keys for music.

2) The reception of the radio, indoors, is awesome.

3) Capturing image doesn't take time. Zooming has no issues at all. & the clarity of the images is also good.

So if u r planning to buy N79, I wud give u a thumbs up on it.
& ya, trust the judgement & advices of all these people above, coz all of them have helped me take my decision. It indeed is VFM. Go for it.

[Vensanga]

For 18 months??? How's the condition now..i've heard dat N-series gets hang and slow down after a year or two like most of Nokia's product..

[sujoyp]

Originally Posted by Vensanga

For 18 months??? How's the condition now..i've heard dat N-series gets hang and slow down after a year or two like most of Nokia's product..

he said 18th last month...thats 18/10/2009

and yup I too saw my n70 being slower after an year....its good to backup ur data and hardformat it..lets see how 5800 works after extensive use

[desiibond]

Design: 5800XM
movies and music: 5800XM period!
price: 5800XM
texting: 5800XM (thanks to the full qwerty)
UI: tie
loud speaker and call quality: 5800XM
internet browsing: 5800XM
features: 5800XM
gaming: 5800XM period!
camera: N79 period!
battery: N79
app compatibility: N79 period!
build quality: N79

My vote: 5800XM

[Makarand_Jadhav]

Originally Posted by sujoyp

he said 18th last month...thats 18/10/2009

and yup I too saw my n70 being slower after an year....its good to backup ur data and hardformat it..lets see how 5800 works after extensive use

Well, I m not so sure of the "hanging" part, as this is my first time using an N-series.

But, I had read some of the posts here, earlier i.e. before buying my handset. So, on the purchase I had asked the people what shud be done to avoid such a problem? They suggested that if I shud keep updating my software every 5-6 months, such problems won't arise.

& speaking about N70, some of my friends had the problem right from the 2nd-3rd month of the purchase of their handsets. So I feel, maybe, Nokia might've done some reconstructions or overhauling with the latter devices.!

[sujoyp]

my 5800 dont hang at all...might have restarted once in last 1 month....

updating the software wont keep system clean...we might have to use some temp cleaner and registry cleaner type of software for that..

[electrokawal]

Is there any sony ericsson handset which has features that meet my above mentioned requirements? (refer first post)

[sujoyp]

how abt SE yari....its a cool mobile...have a good cam..


http://www.phonearena.com/htmls/Sony...ew-r_2320.html

[electrokawal]

Thanks but I want a sleek phone and I don't want a slider...
Is there any other phone which suits me?

[sujoyp]

search for C901...its a good cam

http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_ericsso...review-401.php

[Tamoghno]

Originally Posted by sujoyp

search for C901...its a good cam

http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_ericsso...review-401.php

one of the few 5mpix camera with xenon . good phone indeed , but bit overpriced for its feature .

also look at motorola ZN5 if you can find one . BEST 5mp camera with superb design and very bright screen.

[hahahari]

Simple:

Fun to use: 5800
Durability and overall better VFM : N79

[electrokawal]

Thanks a ton everyone

I finally got myself an N79

[nick002gem]

good u didn`t selected 5800
typing is bit clumsy.
owned this mobile in past (now 6220 classic).